Fundamentals Of Electronic Warfare

by Sergei a Vakin, Lev N Shustov, Robert H Dunwell

Overview

Look to this informative new reference for an in-depth, comprehensive treatment of the principles of electronic warfare (EW). Written by leading experts in the field, this authoritative book takes a systematic approach to exploring EW theory, mathematical models, and quantitative analysis. You get a detailed examination of the basic targets of EW operations, a thorough presentation of critical radar jamming methods, and definitions of the effectiveness criteria for EW systems and techniques.

Key areas covered include mathematical models for active, passive and active-passive jamming signals; jamming methods based on the use of false radar and thermal targets; the effectiveness of specific jamming methods; a mathematical definition of electronic antiaircraft defense systems as targets; and the reduction of radar detectability. Packed with 900 equations and over 320 illustrations, this is an essential resource for practitioners and academics interested in the development and application of radio electronic systems for military and civilian use.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580530521
Publisher:	Artech House, Incorporated
Publication date:	04/30/2001
Series:	Artech House Radar Library Series
Pages:	408
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.06(d)

About the Author

S.A. Vakin is an honored scientist and engineer of the Russian Federation. He currently serves as professor and department head at the N.E. Zhukovsky Airforce Engineering Academy in Moscow, where he received his Doctor of Science degree in electronic warfare and radar.

L.N. Shustov is a professor and department head at the N.E. Zhukovsky Airforce Engineering Academy, where received his Doctor of Science degree in electronic warfare and radar.

R.H. Dunwell is the general director at DBT Ltd., Moscow. He is the author of 115 printed works and holds an M.A. in linguistics from the University of California at Los Angeles.

Table of Contents

Contents:

Introduction.

Literature.

Targets of Electronic Warfare Operations – A General Description of Targets of Electronic Warfare Operations. Mathematical Models of Electronic Systems as Targets of Electronic Warfare. Mathematical Models of Automated Systems for the Control of AAD Forces as Targets of EW. Mathematical Models of Automated Systems for the Control of AAD Weapons as Targets of Electronic Warfare.

Mathematical Models of Signals, Systems and Techniques for Electronic Jamming – A General Description of the Basic Elements of Electronic Jamming. Mathematical Models of Jamming Signals. Mathematical Models of Systems and Techniques for Jamming.

Electronic Warfare Effectiveness Criteria – General Characteristics of the Criteria. Information Indicators for the Effectiveness of Jamming Signals, Systems and Techniques of Electronic Attack. Energy Effectiveness Criteria for Jamming Signals and Techniques of Electronic Jamming. Operational and Tactical Indicators of EW Effectiveness. Military and Economic Indicators of EW Effectiveness.

Active Jamming of Radar. The Jamming Equation – Fundamental Concepts. The Jamming Equation for Monostatic Radar Using Active Jamming (the General Case). Reduction of the Jamming Equation to Canonical Form. Methods of Determining Information Damage. Specifics of the Jamming Equation Using Active Jamming against Various Types of Radar. Particulars of Jamming Radar Using Screening Jamming with Limited Information Quality Indicators. Use of the Jamming Equation for Analysis of the Electronic Environment.

Passive and Active-Passive Jamming. The Jamming Equation – Types of Passive Jamming.Chaff. Formation Dynamics and Statistical Characteristics of Chaff Clouds. The Equation for Radar Jamming Using Passive Jamming. The Jamming Coefficient for Noncoherent Radar. The Jamming Coefficient Using Passive Jamming for Coherent Pulse-Radar. Effectiveness of Radar Jamming Using Passive Jamming. Determination of the Required Quantity of Chaff. Active-Passive Jamming.

False Radar Targets and Decoys – Types of False Radar Targets, Decoys and Disposable EW Devices. Parameters Simulated by False Radar Targets and Radar Decoys. Methods of Increasing the Radar Cross Sections of False Targets and Decoys. Thermal Decoys. The Use of Towed and Launched Decoys. Selecting Decoy Launch Time.

Methods of Reducing Aircraft Detectability and Changing the Electrical Properties of the Environment Factors Determining the Complex Nature of the Problem. Possibilities of Reducing the Thermal Detectability of Aircraft. Modern Technologies for the Development of Aircraft with Low Radar Detectability and Problems of EW Dynamics. Potential for Reducing Radar Detectability of Aircraft Antennas. Optimal Gain for Jammer Antennas. Methods of Changing the Electrical Properties of the Environment.

Literature.

Editorial Reviews

Presents fundamentals of electronic warfare (EW) based on systems methodology. Mathematical models of electronic systems viewed as EW targets are presented, including mathematical models of an optimum detector and radar tracker, models for optimum reception in radio communications systems and radio navigation, and models of recognition schemes. Mathematical models of automated systems for the control of antiaircraft defense forces and weapons as EW targets are presented using the methods of the mass service theory and the theory of automated control systems. Models of jamming signals are developed using the methods of information theory and statistical radio technology. There is also information on calculation of jamming corridors, and jamming methods based on use of false targets. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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